Obituaries
James Dennis Dees
Dec 20, 2024
James Dennis Dees, 81, of Marion, passed away at Autumn Care of Marion, on Friday, December 20, 2024.
James was born in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late Elmer M. Dees and Melda Lennie Slagle Greene. He is also preceded in death by a son, James Dees II and a sister, Donna Dees.
He retired from Parker Hosiery as the plant manager....
Natasha Marie Sinclair
Dec 19, 2024
Natasha Marie Sinclair, 38, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Natasha was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 10, 1986 to Griffith Hunter Sinclair and Diana Jeanne King Brittain. She was an artist who previously won an award in Asheville for her art. She loved the Lord since she was a small girl.
Surviving her including her parents,...
Judy Revonda Bartlett James
Dec 19, 2024
On the evening of Thursday, December 19, 2024, Judy Revonda Bartlett James of Old Fort, passed away at the age of 71,at Autumn Care of Marion.
Judy was born in McDowell County on December 4, 1953 to the late Burlon Brooks Bartlett and Angelene Effler Bartlett. Wayne Edward Mathis, her husband, also preceded her in death.
Judy loved spending time with her...
Jewel Alice Angel Walker
Dec 19, 2024
Jewel Alice Angel Walker, age 91, of Marion, peacefully departed this life on Thursday evening, December 19, 2024 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Jewel was born in Franklin, North Carolina on October 3, 1933 to the late Paul Homer Angel and Alma Irene Sanders Angel.
She was formerly employed at Rose’s for a number of years. Prior to that, she enjoyed babysitting...
George Eugene Schultz
Dec 18, 2024
George Eugene Schultz, 82, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Buncombe County on November 4, 1942 to the late James Rosencrantz Schultz and Ruby Rippy Schultz.
George was formerly employed by the City of Asheville with the sanitation department. He later became a long-haul truck driver....
Dennis Patrick Barnes
Dec 15, 2024
Dennis Patrick Barnes, 75, of Marion, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Solace Center in Asheville.
Dennis was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Elizabeth Ann Reynolds and John Butler Barnes, on August 14, 1949. He was married to the late Linda Tressler who preceded him in death on March 13, 2023. He served his country proudly in...
Jesse Aaron Williams
Dec 15, 2024
Jesse Aaron Williams, 35, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born in Haywood County on October 20, 1989 to Daniel Bradley and Rhonda Renee Mace.
Jesse enjoyed his work in trimming trees and could often be found helping others. He liked to fish and looking for antiques and other treasures. He was a loving father, brother,...
Diane Goheen Baker
Dec 14, 2024
Diane Goheen Baker, a doting grandmother, loving mother and wife and loyal friend passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, at age 77. She was surrounded by her family at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.
Diane is preceded in death by her parents Ken Goheen and Lyla Goheen-Petersen. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Howard; her two sons Andrew...
Paul Edwards
Dec 14, 2024
Paul Edwards, born on April 8, 1927, in Polk County, North Carolina, entered eternal rest peacefully at his residence on December 14, 2024. A proud US Army Veteran, he was known throughout his life as a dedicated hard worker, particularly in his early career as a heavy machine operator.
Paul's passion for life extended beyond his career; he was an avid...
Tyrone Alexander Jackson
Dec 14, 2024
Tyrone Alexander Jackson, 70, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on December 14, 2024 at Hospice of Union County in Monroe, NC.
Tyrone was born in Washington DC on October 26, 1954 to the late Abraham Jackson and Mary Johnie Carpenter Jackson. Tyrone is also preceded in death by a sister, Zora Mayfield.
He was known as a kind, generous and loving...
Robert Lee Fullwood
Dec 13, 2024
Robert Lee Fullwood, age 90, of Nebo, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation.
A native of McDowell County, Rob was born May 5, 1934 to the late William Harvey Fullwood and Mary Etta Hardy Fullwood. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Minnie Belle Tate; and a nephew, William “Eddie” Tate.
Rob graduated from...
Margie Hall Mooney
Dec 13, 2024
On the morning of Friday, December 13, 2024, Margie Hall Mooney, of the Pleasant Gardens Community in Marion, NC, went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on October 5, 1940 to the late Theodore R. and Maggie Wyatt Hall.
She was also preceded...
Patricia Ann Oates Davenport
Dec 12, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Ann Oates Davenport, 75, of Marion, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Pat was born in Buncombe County, NC, on May 18, 1949, to the late Lazelle Barber Oates, Sr. and Earcle Mae Lewis Oates. She was married to her husband of 56 years, Guy Lee Davenport. Pat was a member of New Horizon Baptist...
Ella "Judy" Lovelace Bess
Dec 9, 2024
Ella "Judy" Lovelace Bess, a beloved figure in her family and community, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Amorem Hospice in Valdese. She was born on April 6, 1946, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and spent her life devoted to both her loved ones and her passions.
For over 30 years, Judy contributed her talents at Beverly Knits, where her...
Gary Clifton Stevens
Dec 9, 2024
Gary Clifton Stevens, 77, of Marion, passed away Monday evening, December 9, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
He was born September 9, 1947 in McDowell County to the late Clifton Stevens and Mildred Lingerfelt Stevens. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Myra Howell.
Gary dedicated a significant portion of his career to Baxter Healthcare, where he later...
Karim Gaidi
Dec 9, 2024
Karim Gaidi, 41, of Fairview, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024.
Arrangements are entrusted to Beam Funeral Service.
Carolyn Diane Hamilton
Dec 9, 2024
Carolyn Diane Hamilton, a beloved mother and cherished friend, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born on March 6, 1951 in McDowell County, she graced the world with her kindness and selflessness for over seven decades.
A devoted woman of faith, Carolyn loved her Lord deeply and took great joy in her family, particularly her grandchildren, who...
Lois Juanita Owen
Dec 9, 2024
Lois Juanita Owen, affectionately known as Juanita, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Inpatient Unit. Born on July 19, 1948, in McDowell County, Juanita was a beacon of love and kindness who touched the lives of all who knew her.
A devoted mother, sister, and grandmother, she embodied the definition of love, making...
Danny Lee Scott
Dec 8, 2024
On the evening of Sunday, December 8, 2024, Danny Lee Scott, 64, of Morganton, went to be with the Lord due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on the way to church.
He was born in Buncombe County on January 9, 1960 and was raised in Burnsville. He was preceded in death by his father, Leland Scott.
He was a dedicated...
Anthony Carroll Ollis
Dec 7, 2024
Anthony Carroll Ollis, fondly known as Tony, passed away on December 7, 2024, at his residence. Born on December 18, 1955, in Burke County, North Carolina, Tony was a loving husband, brother, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
For over 27 years, Tony dedicated his career as an engineer with James Tool Machine and Engineering, where...
James Dennis Dees
Dec 20, 2024
James Dennis Dees, 81, of Marion, passed away at Autumn Care of Marion, on Friday, December 20, 2024.
James was born in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late Elmer M. Dees and Melda Lennie Slagle Greene. He is also preceded in death by a son, James Dees II and a sister, Donna Dees.
He retired from Parker Hosiery as the plant manager....
Natasha Marie Sinclair
Dec 19, 2024
Natasha Marie Sinclair, 38, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Natasha was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 10, 1986 to Griffith Hunter Sinclair and Diana Jeanne King Brittain. She was an artist who previously won an award in Asheville for her art. She loved the Lord since she was a small girl.
Surviving her including her parents,...
Judy Revonda Bartlett James
Dec 19, 2024
On the evening of Thursday, December 19, 2024, Judy Revonda Bartlett James of Old Fort, passed away at the age of 71,at Autumn Care of Marion.
Judy was born in McDowell County on December 4, 1953 to the late Burlon Brooks Bartlett and Angelene Effler Bartlett. Wayne Edward Mathis, her husband, also preceded her in death.
Judy loved spending time with her...
Jewel Alice Angel Walker
Dec 19, 2024
Jewel Alice Angel Walker, age 91, of Marion, peacefully departed this life on Thursday evening, December 19, 2024 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Jewel was born in Franklin, North Carolina on October 3, 1933 to the late Paul Homer Angel and Alma Irene Sanders Angel.
She was formerly employed at Rose’s for a number of years. Prior to that, she enjoyed babysitting...
George Eugene Schultz
Dec 18, 2024
George Eugene Schultz, 82, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Buncombe County on November 4, 1942 to the late James Rosencrantz Schultz and Ruby Rippy Schultz.
George was formerly employed by the City of Asheville with the sanitation department. He later became a long-haul truck driver....
Dennis Patrick Barnes
Dec 15, 2024
Dennis Patrick Barnes, 75, of Marion, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Solace Center in Asheville.
Dennis was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Elizabeth Ann Reynolds and John Butler Barnes, on August 14, 1949. He was married to the late Linda Tressler who preceded him in death on March 13, 2023. He served his country proudly in...
Jesse Aaron Williams
Dec 15, 2024
Jesse Aaron Williams, 35, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born in Haywood County on October 20, 1989 to Daniel Bradley and Rhonda Renee Mace.
Jesse enjoyed his work in trimming trees and could often be found helping others. He liked to fish and looking for antiques and other treasures. He was a loving father, brother,...
Diane Goheen Baker
Dec 14, 2024
Diane Goheen Baker, a doting grandmother, loving mother and wife and loyal friend passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, at age 77. She was surrounded by her family at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.
Diane is preceded in death by her parents Ken Goheen and Lyla Goheen-Petersen. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Howard; her two sons Andrew...
Paul Edwards
Dec 14, 2024
Paul Edwards, born on April 8, 1927, in Polk County, North Carolina, entered eternal rest peacefully at his residence on December 14, 2024. A proud US Army Veteran, he was known throughout his life as a dedicated hard worker, particularly in his early career as a heavy machine operator.
Paul's passion for life extended beyond his career; he was an avid...
Tyrone Alexander Jackson
Dec 14, 2024
Tyrone Alexander Jackson, 70, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on December 14, 2024 at Hospice of Union County in Monroe, NC.
Tyrone was born in Washington DC on October 26, 1954 to the late Abraham Jackson and Mary Johnie Carpenter Jackson. Tyrone is also preceded in death by a sister, Zora Mayfield.
He was known as a kind, generous and loving...
Robert Lee Fullwood
Dec 13, 2024
Robert Lee Fullwood, age 90, of Nebo, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation.
A native of McDowell County, Rob was born May 5, 1934 to the late William Harvey Fullwood and Mary Etta Hardy Fullwood. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Minnie Belle Tate; and a nephew, William “Eddie” Tate.
Rob graduated from...
Margie Hall Mooney
Dec 13, 2024
On the morning of Friday, December 13, 2024, Margie Hall Mooney, of the Pleasant Gardens Community in Marion, NC, went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on October 5, 1940 to the late Theodore R. and Maggie Wyatt Hall.
She was also preceded...
Patricia Ann Oates Davenport
Dec 12, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Ann Oates Davenport, 75, of Marion, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Pat was born in Buncombe County, NC, on May 18, 1949, to the late Lazelle Barber Oates, Sr. and Earcle Mae Lewis Oates. She was married to her husband of 56 years, Guy Lee Davenport. Pat was a member of New Horizon Baptist...
Ella "Judy" Lovelace Bess
Dec 9, 2024
Ella "Judy" Lovelace Bess, a beloved figure in her family and community, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Amorem Hospice in Valdese. She was born on April 6, 1946, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and spent her life devoted to both her loved ones and her passions.
For over 30 years, Judy contributed her talents at Beverly Knits, where her...
Gary Clifton Stevens
Dec 9, 2024
Gary Clifton Stevens, 77, of Marion, passed away Monday evening, December 9, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
He was born September 9, 1947 in McDowell County to the late Clifton Stevens and Mildred Lingerfelt Stevens. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Myra Howell.
Gary dedicated a significant portion of his career to Baxter Healthcare, where he later...
Karim Gaidi
Dec 9, 2024
Karim Gaidi, 41, of Fairview, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024.
Arrangements are entrusted to Beam Funeral Service.
Carolyn Diane Hamilton
Dec 9, 2024
Carolyn Diane Hamilton, a beloved mother and cherished friend, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born on March 6, 1951 in McDowell County, she graced the world with her kindness and selflessness for over seven decades.
A devoted woman of faith, Carolyn loved her Lord deeply and took great joy in her family, particularly her grandchildren, who...
Lois Juanita Owen
Dec 9, 2024
Lois Juanita Owen, affectionately known as Juanita, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Inpatient Unit. Born on July 19, 1948, in McDowell County, Juanita was a beacon of love and kindness who touched the lives of all who knew her.
A devoted mother, sister, and grandmother, she embodied the definition of love, making...
Danny Lee Scott
Dec 8, 2024
On the evening of Sunday, December 8, 2024, Danny Lee Scott, 64, of Morganton, went to be with the Lord due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on the way to church.
He was born in Buncombe County on January 9, 1960 and was raised in Burnsville. He was preceded in death by his father, Leland Scott.
He was a dedicated...
Anthony Carroll Ollis
Dec 7, 2024
Anthony Carroll Ollis, fondly known as Tony, passed away on December 7, 2024, at his residence. Born on December 18, 1955, in Burke County, North Carolina, Tony was a loving husband, brother, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
For over 27 years, Tony dedicated his career as an engineer with James Tool Machine and Engineering, where...
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